[optional: insert company logo] Transport Security Program (tsp) for

Program scope and objectives [r2.48]

1. 
   prevent an act of unlawful interference with aviation;
   
2. 
   safeguard against unlawful interference with aviation by ensuring the security of cargo handled (or for which arrangements are made) by all parties covered by this TSP; and
   
3. 
   increase public confidence in aviation security arrangements.
   

Audits will be systematic and will assess the implementation of this TSP and all security measures detailed within it. All audits will include consideration of and, where required, consultation on the following:

results from any previous audits and TSP reviews;

measures set out in the TSP;

any results from drills and/or exercises conducted; and

any relevant aviation security incidents.

Particular consideration will also be given to whether the security measures and procedures are being applied as per the TSP and, if not, what corrective action will be taken.

Consideration may also be given to:

• 
  [please specify as appropriate for the Organisation – for example options for continuous improvement in regard to security measures and procedures].
  

All reviews will assess the current security measures and procedures to consider if they are adequate to meet the requirements of the current local security risk context statement set out in Attachment B. They will include consideration of and, where required, consultation on the following:

results from any previous audits and reviews;

any change to Transport Security Advisories or the Aviation Security Risk Context Statement issued by the Department in relation to cargo;

any changes to the local risk context;

any changes in TSP coverage;

any results from drills and/or exercises conducted;

any relevant aviation security incidents; and

any changes in the regulatory requirements.

Particular consideration will also be given to whether the security measures and procedures set out in the TSP remain appropriate and proportionate in relation to the local risk context statement and operational requirements.

Findings and recommendations will be presented to [full title of the vetting authority within your organisation, such as the CEO, or the Operations Manager] and to [full title of any security committee or other body which will view the reports] for consideration, and implemented as appropriate. This may require an amendment to, or revision of, this TSP.

Information security [s16(2)(e); r2.51(4); r2.52(3)]

this TSP;

any attachments or accompanying documents to this TSP;

security measures to be applied to cargo;

aircraft operator and flight information for cargo, prior to that cargo being received by the Organisation;

security compliance information (e.g. findings from audits conducted by the Department);

results, records and reports of any audit or review carried out in accordance with the TSP, the Act or Regulations;

[any other – please specify]

Access to this security information is restricted to persons who have a ‘need to know’, and requires authorisation from [specify position/role].

[Specify position/role] is responsible for:

the protection of the TSP;

determining who has access to the TSP;

the approval of electronic access to the TSP;

the distribution, return and destruction of all TSP copies;

the recording of the movement of all TSP copies;

determining who is authorised to amend the TSP; and

managing access, amendment and disclosure of other security information within the Organisation.

Security information will be protected against unauthorised access, amendment and disclosure through the following measures and procedures: